Question

Which of the following groups is o-p directing but deactivates benzene ring for electrophilic substitution?

• A. $- \mathrm { CH } _ { 3 }$
• B. $- \mathrm { NH } _ { 2 }$
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Answer 2

: Halogens are electron withdrawing groups due to electronegative nature hence they deactivate benzene ring for electrophilic substitution but are o, p-directing.